Skillet Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Name: Skillet Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch strips; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips; 6 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias, whites and greens separated; 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups cooked white rice

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Prep 45 min
Total 45 min
Servings 4

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The secret is in the sauce (hint: you’re going to need a lot of garlic). You don’t however, need a wok to make this Chinese take-out staple at home. This easy garlic chicken comes together fast and all in one pan.

May 29, 2018

Ingredients

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
6 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias, whites and greens separated
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps

1

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes without moving, until browned on first side. Stir; cook 1 to 3 minutes longer or until no longer pink in centre. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl; set aside.
2

Add mushrooms, bell pepper and green onion whites to oil in skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes or until softened. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and garlic. Heat to simmering.
3

Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat rice vinegar and cornstarch with fork. Stir chicken and rice vinegar mixture into mixture in skillet. Return to simmering; cook 15 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve over rice. Top with green onion greens.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
For best results, pat chicken dry before adding to hot oil.

Nutrition Information

450 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 37g Protein, 47g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4

Calories: 450

Total Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 2.5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 90mg

Sodium: 1180mg

Total Carbs: 47g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 37g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.